SANTA FE - A former university police chief has been named by Gov. Susana Martinez to a state panel that investigates alleged misconduct by judges.

The governor appointed Jaime Chavez of Las Cruces to the Judicial Standards Commission.

Chavez was chief of police for New Mexico State University from 2004 to 2012. He currently works as a special investigator for the state Correction Department's fugitive apprehension and security threat intelligence unit.

Chavez received an undergraduate degree in criminal justice from NMSU.

The commission recommends sanctions to the state Supreme Court for disciplining judges.

The governor appoints seven of the commission's 13 members. Other members are lawyers, judges and a magistrate. A constitutional amendment approved by voters in 2012 expanded the commission's membership, and lawmakers approved legislation last year to implement the change.